Artwork.
Sunshine In Provincetown.
Oil on Canvas, 20X24
While walking Commercial Street on a sunny day, I saw this huge hollyhock as I glimpsed a peek of the water through the narrow pathway. The juxtaposition of is size against the small landscape caught my interest and inspired this painting.
Monoliths in Clay.
Oil on Canvas, 20X24
The storage jars used by our ancestors were common and inexpensive pottery at the time. For me, these show the simple beauty of line, color and shape found in the crafted objects they used in daily life. Rendering their timeless appeal was my goal.
Onion Soup.
Oil on Canvas, 24X18
The shine of the crockery, the dull sheen of the cutting board, the shimmering layers of onion skins stopped me to look at it all together in the winter light of afternoon. This is the result.
Forsythia and Fruit.
Oil on Canvas, 14X18
I loved the deep yellow against the deep, rich blue and white shine of the porcelain vase. Adding a slice of orange helped me emphasize the color contrast and soft light I wanted to capture in paint.
White Peony.
Oil on Canvas, 18X24
A friend made this arrangement while we were working in the studio. I loved the billowy white peony, so strong in shape, yet velvety soft in texture, against the other cuttings. The bold placement of this big bloom, right in the center of the bouquet, demanded my attention!
Big Red.
Oil on Canvas, 20X24
I love a bold floral arrangement that’s bursting with colors, shapes and exuberance! The red, redder and reddest colors of the large sized zinnia overtook my imagination. This flower became the star of the show with a supporting cast members adding even more drama
Hydrangeas.
Oil on Canvas, 24X18
To see such a variety of subtle changes in the color of hydrangea blooms made me want to emphasize those differences. The low light of a darkened room helped to see those better. I got lost in the process, going deeper and deeper into the soul of their existence, and finding my way to this outcome.
Cantonese Collection.
Oil on Canvas, 14X11
My beloved teacher, Joe Hing Lowe, was born in Canton, China, before that city’s name was changed. As I searched for a still life subject, I found these pieces of china on the shelves of his studio. A teapot with no handle, and dishes chipped and covered with dust, reminded me about the sentimental value of private memories. This painting won 3rd prize from a juried exhibition sponsored by the National Arts Program.
Soap and Water.
Oil on Canvas, 18X24
The beauty found within ordinary, commonplace objects seems to captivate my attention on a regular basis. The rust on the rims of these old enameled pitchers testify to years spent laundering and cleaning, but their simple dignity remains to be seen here.
Pots and Glazes.
Oil on Canvas, 20X16
I find porcelains and pottery a pleasure to paint. For me, glazes enhance their colors, and provide many layers of interest as a result. Additionally, when I consider the size, shape and variety of each piece, my painting becomes a story of diverse objects working together in harmony.
